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Our picks for the 2023 hotspots in Latin America
2023 is upon us, but have you thought about where you’ll be travelling this year? With a wealth of places …
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Where Can I Go Now?
Thinking of travelling again soon? We are pleased to announce that many Latin American countries are safe to visit once …
Costa Rica Safe Travels
Monteverde cloud forest Arenal volcano region Guanacaste Tortuguero Osa Peninsula Take a look at our Costa Rica holiday ideas Related …
OSA PENINSULA COSTA RICA
Landing by boat at the Osa Peninsula is the closest experience to a Christopher Columbus moment. Verdant forests reach down …
Everything you need to know about turtle nesting in Tortuguero
The tiny settlement of Tortuguero lies along the Northern Caribbean coastline of Costa Rica just 50 miles or so from …
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Latin America’s top football teams
The beautiful game is by far the biggest sport in Latin America, nearing an obsession for many. Even if you’re …
Where to watch Latin America’s famously melting sunset
Who doesn’t like a good sunset? One of life’s great joys is watching the melting ball of orange light …
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Videos of the most magnificent birds in Latin America
Latin America has the most diverse range of avifauna on earth. More than 3,000 different species of birdlife can be …
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Whale watching in Costa Rica starts in July
Now is the time to head down to warm waters of the Golfo Dulce in southern Costa Rica. Pacific humpback …
10 places in Latin America that will take your breath away
Latin America is so full of wonders, it’s almost impossible to pick just 10. Our travels have taken us all …
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2017 Latin America travel bucket list
Thinking of travelling to Latin America in 2017? With such a huge area spanning two continents, we thought we’d put …
Latin America’s most colourful festivals
The world is full of colourful festivals and none come as colourful as those in Latin America. While Carnival in …
The best street food you can get for under $5 in Latin America
Latin America isn’t short on street snacks. Like much of the world, some of the tastiest cuisine gets cooked on …
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10 exotic creatures you’ll see in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse places on earth and a must for wildlife enthusiasts. While it would …
Best places to go surfing in Latin America
The thousands of kilometres of coastline that make up South, Central and North America have some of the world’s best …
25 random but interesting facts about Latin America you probably didn’t know
Angel Falls in Venezuela is one of the largest waterfalls in the world with a height of almost 1 kilometre. …
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10 of the best national parks in Latin America
Wild and untamed, the national parks of Latin America are havens for adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and hikers. …
9 insanely luxurious hotels around Latin America
Alvear Palace, Argentina The elegant Alvear Palace, located in the upmarket Recoleta district in Buenos Aires, was built in the …
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12 amazing things to do in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is full of exciting experiences, an adventure playground of hiking trails, mountains, waterfalls, surf and white water rivers. …
The best drone footage of Latin America
Aerial footage from drones is fast becoming the most creative way to make short travel films. Capturing Latin America’s diverse …
Watch the migratory routes of birds through the Americas sped up
This fascinating gif shows the migration of birds throughout the year between the Americas from 118 species. As you can …
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The Best Places To travel In 2016
The New Year is almost upon us. In celebration here’s our pick of the best places to visit in Latin …
Best Birding Locations in Central & South America
Latin America is simply one of the best continents for birding on earth. In total there are over 3,000 species …
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The 20 Best Hikes In Latin America
There are so many amazing hikes you can do through the Americas ranging from light days hikes to serious mountaineering …
Meet us at the Birdfair
We are pleased to announce Select Latin America will be having a stand at the Birdfair taking place at Rutland …
8 Best Beaches In Latin America
Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Flickr/Daniel Amariles Best city beach. Sancho Beach, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil Flickr/Jorge Pindorama Best …
Our 20 favourite places in Latin America
Latin America is a culturally and geographically diverse place. Here’s 20 places (in no particular order) you absolutely have to …
Celebrating Christmas Latin American Style
Argentina Flickr/N i c o l a Christmas in Argentina has is heavily influenced by Europe and North America although …
11 Experiences You Can Have In Costa Rica
1. Scale a volcano Every fancied hiking around a volcano? Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano is one of the best for …
Our Top 25 Most Unique Hotels In Latin America
From floating hotels on a Uruguayan lake to an aircraft nestled amongst trees in Costa Rica’s rainforest, we’ve searched high …
A Guide To The National Drinks Of Latin America
National drinks throughout Latin America vary immensely. Some opt for teas, others beer or liquor. Of course, there is also …
What To Eat For Breakfast In Each Latin American Country
Breakfast in Latin America varies immensely between countries and also regions. You’re not going to, for example, find the same …
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We have launched our new brochure. Get it hot off the press
We are pleased to announce the publication of new brochure. This beautiful 96 page full colour booklet is packed full …
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Weird creatures from the Cocos Island in Costa Rica
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9inncLXAHg The Cocos Island is a National Park located 550 kilometres from the mainland and uninhabited other than park rangers. …
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Poison Arrow Frogs
Poison dart frogs have long been used by tribal peoples of South America. They learned that rolling a blow-dart tip …
Costa Rica adrenaline experience
Visit Costa Rica with us and enjoy your own tailor made experience. RELATED: 12 amazing things to do in Costa Rica
Among the Clouds in Costa Rica
For nature lovers Costa Rica’s flourishing green rainforest, palm fringed white-sand beaches, an abundance of birdlife and monkeys in the …
Mad Max of the lake
From Guatemala’s town of Panajachel, nestled on the shores of Lake Atitlán, we recommend taking a boat to meet the …